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Chicken Jalfrezi

Chicken jalfrezi is a flavourful chicken curry made with juicy and tender pieces of chicken and bell peppers in an onion and tomato masala sauce.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 6
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Chicken Boneless
  • 100 ml Oil
  • 1 Onions
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 2 Bell Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 2 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 Green Chillies
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Ginger
  • Coriander
  • 2 tbsp Water

Instructions

  • Heat up the oil in a pan
  • Add the finely diced onions and cook the onions on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until softened, ensuring that you stir every few minutes, so the onions do not burn.
  • When the onions are lightly browned add the tomatoes and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until softened
  • Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger paste and garlic paste then cook the spices for 2-3 minutes
  • Add a tbsp of water and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and mix into the masala before cooking for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is partially cooked.
  • Wash and cut the bell peppers into bite-size chunks then add to the pan and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until the bell peppers soften and the chicken has cooked through.
  • Add the finely chopped fresh coriander, sliced ginger, ground cumin, and the finely green chillies then cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve with boiled rice or naan bread then enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 452mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1743IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bell Peppers, Chicken, Curry, Food, Recipe
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